Pharma giant seeks experienced oncologist for clinical leader

Global pharma giant seeks experienced oncologist for clinical leader

Our client, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is looking for an innovative and experienced oncologist to be a clinical leader for one of their clinical programs.  This position will be based in northern New Jersey and is an opportunity to be a part of the premier oncology group in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Job Dimensions:

• Number of associates:
  Direct reports up to 7
  Indirect:  will depend upon the size of the team
• Financial responsibility:
  Overall lifetime clinical budget of the section of the brand. Forecast and maintenance of budget and adherence to targets.
• Impact on the organization: 
  Timely submission and delivery of high quality clinical program data within budget.
  External satisfaction, acceptability of clinical data by key decision makers including health authorities
  Well managed and effective clinical teams.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical leadership and responsible for all clinical deliverables within the assigned section of a clinical program. This may include individual protocols consistent with the Clinical Development Plans (CDP); clinical components of regulatory documents/registration dossier and brand related medical information, clinical communication and publications.
2. Accountable for all operational aspects of the section of the clinical program in partnership with global line functions.
3. For the assigned section of the clinical program, accountable for budget planning and management with support from resource managers, and for timely execution of assigned clinical deliverables within approved budget.
4. Responsible to identify internal resource needs (headcount) to support timely execution of assigned clinical deliverables.
5. Support CPL in interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups), internal stakeholders (e.g., Research, Exploratory Development, Early Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, Marketing, HE&OR), and internal decision boards.
6. Support CPL in ensuring overall safety of the compound in collaboration with the Brand Safety Leader for the assigned program section.
7. Lead the ICT if there is a separate ICT for the assigned program section. May deputize for the CPL in International Project Team and as the program spokesperson in internal and external meetings/boards.
8. Responsible for the development and implementation of across-program specific standards (e.g., CRFs, outsourcing specifications, data monitoring and validation plans, analysis plan) for all trials to ensure consistency within the program section and across the entire brand.
9. Lead development of clinical sections of program level regulatory documents such as Investigators’ Brochures, briefing books, safety updates, IND/NDA submission documents, responses to Health Authorities questions.
10. Accountable for talent and career development of direct reports, including performance management. Contribute to the talent and career development of OGD staff through active participation in on-boarding, training and mentoring activities.
11. Faculty member for OGD training programs, author or reviewer for clinical SOPs.

Requirements:

1. Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life science/healthcare is required. MD, PhD degree preferred.
2. Advanced knowledge in medical/scientific area required.
3. Fluent oral and written English.
4. ≥ 2 years of involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV.
5. ≥2 years of demonstrated leadership and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing), or section of clinical programs in a global/matrix environment (including remote) in pharmaceutical industry.
6. ≥2 years people management experience required, this may include management in a matrix environment. Global people management experience desirable.
7. Strong management, interpersonal, communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.
8. Considerable organization awareness (e.g., inter-relationship of departments, business priorities), including significant experience working cross-functionally and in global teams.
9. Medical/scientific and operational expertise in oncology and/or hematology. 

Our client is offering a very attractive compensation (190-250K base salary depending on experience) and benefits package, as well as a full relocation package. 

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